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Page 6-A The Baadoe Notebook By ELEANOR F. JACKSON When you see familiar faces in the Sunday School and church congregation who’ve been missed during the winter WILLIS PRIVOTT, JR. Privott Given Notional Honor Willis McCoy Privott, Jr., a junior at John A. Holmes High School, Was notified last week of his selection as an Outstanding Teenager of America for 1975. Outstanding Teenagers of America is an annual scholarship awards program conducted under the auspices of Fuller & Dees Marketing Group, Inc., in order to recognize the achievements of some of the nation’s finest young people selection for the Outstanding Teenager. Awards program automatically qualifies selected students for further state, regional and national honor. Willis is now being considered along with fellow award winner for his State’s Outstanding Teenager of the Year Awards Trophy and for one of two National SI,OOO scholarships. Aslo he will be competing with winners from states in his area for a SSOO regional scholarship. Willis’ selection as an Outstanding Teenager, came from a list of students from the Chowan County Schools System by school officials under the sponsorship of the Edenton Lion’s Club, for his excellence in academic achievement and community service. Willis’ latest achievement was reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. He is quite active in his C hurch’s program, serving as a Junior Trustee and vice president of the choir. Besides being on the Youth Bicentennial Commission, Willis is also a member of the Teen Democrats. Willis has been active in school affairs throughout his high school career. He has served on the School Safety Patrol, been a class officer yearly, a member of the Student Council for the past three years, is a member of the Student Advisory Commission, Yearbook Staff, Monogram Club, and History Club. Willis is also a regular school bus driver for the Edenton- Chowan School System. Willis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Privott Sr., Route 2, Edenton, will also be honored by having his biography of achievement put in the 1975 edition of Outstanding Teenagers of America. | FOR SAIE| I Surfside Cape Colony I I 136 PINE VIEW DRIVE I I Lot 100x150. Three bedrooms, Living Room.H ■Dining Area, Kitchen, Play Room With Broken TileH ■Floor, Utility Room. Screen Side Porch, Refrigera-H Bor, Range, Washer and Dryer. ■ ■ • ■ ■ Ceramic Tile Bath, Paneled Throughout, Exposed* ■Beams In Living Room and Kitchen Area. ■ I $21,750.00 I I • ■ |j Twiddy Insurance & Real Estate 1 l 103 EAST KING STREET - EDENTON, N. C. I Phone 482-2163 ’■ months, you know it’s Spring. No first-time visitors have been noted for some time, so how nice to'assume they too have returned. Generally speaking those on the prayer-Ust of last week continue to improve. “Butch” Smith was back, teaching the adults about “The Presence of God” as described in Psalm 139:1-12, 23, 24. And joining at the piano, the organ music of Mrs. H. T. (Margaret) Bunting. Kent Rowley’s voice gave rich, assurance that he was on hand. Then Mrs. Fred (Annie) Cooke, with her precious flock of juniors, assisted by Mrs. “Butch (Rose) Smith, studied “Doing What We Can” from Timothy 4:14. Offerings were received by Clarence Barnes and Thomas Dilday, with Supt. Dave Lapham giving the prayer for its use in the Lord’s work, adding Trus Bunting and Fred Jolly to the ushers at church time. —O— Dr. William J. B. Livingston read the scripture as his audience followed with their Bibles from Luke 4:16-32, which was titled: “To Set the Captives Free.” And here are a few of his special words for us now: “Jesus quoted the prophesy in Isaiah-61 as applying to Himslf which states that He came to set the captives free. Was He talking about captive Israel? Apparently not because He did not free them from the captivity of the Roman Empire. Did He mean to open the prisons and let thieves and murderers loose? He did not do that either. What sort of captivity then was He talking about? The greatest of all, sin. Sin, is missing out on God, being caught up by the devil who is the greatest slave owner and most cruel prison warden. Look up sin in the Bible and see how Jesus is the only power to set us free.” Under the imagined heading of “Would you believe it” is the reminder that one week from tomorrow night will be that monthly “Covered Dish Supper” in Fellowship Hall to which all friends of Bandon Chapel have been coming for the past few years and enjoying the food, fun and fellowship more each time. Much of its success is due to the hostess, Mrs. Willie N. (Louise) Waters and her group of loyal women from the BCWG of which she is an active member. And if you’ve never been to the Thursday meetings of the Bandon Chapel Women's Guild, why not drop in any week between 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. and judge it for yourself. It’s open to all women whether members of the church or not. The newly elected Board of the Property Owner’s Association (POA) consists of ; the following: Capt. Alfred M. j Howard, Arnie Ahlsted, Mrs. | Garrus (Betty) Perry, Daivd W. j Lapham, Robert C. Mitchell, j Clarence Barnes and R. E. j Harvey. —O— And for good measure in the ! local color department, Mr. and | Mrs. Barnes (Clarence and ; Ada) of Arrowhead were ; honored by a visit from his 83- ; year-old aunt, Masira Cockrel, of Nashville. forrigti Holt For Mr* Moator HERTFORD—John Exum (Jack) Hunter, 91,101 Carolina Avenue, died In Chowan Hospital Saturday. He was' a native of Perquimans County and a retired fanner. He was a member of Anderson United Methodist Church where he was an honorary steward and former Sunday School teacher. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Tom As bell of Tyner; Mrs. Eleanor Bass, and Miss Josephine Hunter both of Hertford; three sons: Ward Hunter of Hertford; William H. Hunter of Winston-Salem; and John Graham Hunter of Charlotte; two sisters: Mrs. Mattie Shannonhouse of Hertford; and Mrs. Bertha Morgan of Sunbury; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 P.M. in the Anderson United Methodist Church with Rev. Daniel Forbes and Rev. Dick Brewer officiating. Pallbearers were: Joe Meads, John Chappell, Preston Nixon, Calvin Godfrey, Hazel Matthews and Dick Reives. Swindell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 2nd Annual Edenton-Chowan Schools Poll Os Public 1 Attitudes Toward Education Listed below are several questions related to public education. It would be greatly appreciated if you would take the time to read. 1 ' complete and return this questionnaire to: Edenton-Chowan Schools, P. O. Box 206, Edenton, North Carolina 27932, * I. In your own opinion, In what ways are your local public schools particularly X . u haß been suggcsted that Btate taxes bc increased for everyone in order BOod? to i et t h c state government pay a greater share of school expense and to * ) reduce local property taxes. Would you favor an Increase in stace taxes j ■ 1. Equal opportunity for all »o t (, at real estate taxes could be lowered on local property? 2. The teachers 3. Up-to-date teaching methods p or ( j <“ 'j ' 4. Good student-teacher relationships : 5. Good administration Against ( ) 6. The curriculum . U 7. Extra curricular activities Ho Opinion ( ) '' 8. School facilities 9. Ho racial conflicts XI. Would you like to have a child of yours take up teaching in the public 10. Small school or small classes schools as a career? 11. Which three of these education programs would you like your local elementary ye* / . —, üßflO vK.-.-hnW vclr 1 schools (grades 1-6) to give more-attention to: ' - ' ”‘ l Jrl *■ ' io (“> ’ u "" 1 •;r 1. Teaching students the skills of reading, writing, arithmetic ' K » 2. Teaching students how to solve problems/think for themselves Don't Know ( ) . ' 8 3. Teaching students how to get along with others . j; 4, Teaching students how to respect law/authority XII. To utilize school buildings to the fullest extent, would you favor keeping 5. Teaching students the skills of speaking/listening the school open year round? Each student would attend school for nine months Teaching students how to compete with others over the course of a year. Do you approve or disapprove? K 7. Teaching students about the world of today/yesterday | (that is, history, geography, civics) Approve ( ) 8. Teaching students health/physical education 9. Teaching students vocational skills Disapprove ( ) 8 111. Which three of these education programs would you like your local jr/sr high Don’t Know ( ) » schools (grades 7-12) to give more attention to: XIII. Compared with a year ago,‘do you feel you are more knowledgeable about activities » I* Teaching students how to solve problems/think for themselves of the Edenton-Chowan School as a result of the Radio Show, articles in the - jf: *• leaching students to respect law/authority Chowan Hera Id. Parent Newsletter, "Coffees" and Parent Education Seminars? 3. Teaching students how to get along with others 4. Teaching students vocational skills Yes ( j 5. Teaching students the skills of reading, writing, arithmetic • 6. Teaching students about the world of today and yesterday No ( ) 8 (history, geography, physics) 8 7. Teaching students the skills of speaking/listening go Opinion ( ) 8. Teaching students how to compete with others 9. Teaching students health/physical education XIV. If your answer to the above was yes, please check those activities from which j . you obtained information about the schools. IV. What do you think are the biggest problems with which the public schools of this community exist deal? 1. "In The Know" Radio Show ( ) . : 1. lack of discipline 2. The Chowan Herald ( ) ' J . 2. Parents lack of Interest 3. Integration-Segregation problems 3. The News and Views of the Edenton 4. Lack of proper financial support Chowan Schools (Parent Newsletter) ( ) J ‘ j? 5. Lack of proper facilities 6. Difficulty of getting good teachers 4. Informal "Neighborhood Coffees" ( ) 7. Large school, too lsrge classes . i■: 8. Use of oope, drugs 5. Parent Education Seminars ( ) 9. Poor curriculum V. Suppose the local public schools said they needed more money. As you feel at this time, would you vote to raise taxes for this purpose or would you vote against raising taxes for this purpose? Por ( ) | Against ( ) f 1 No Opinion ( ) ~ VI. When soma children do poorly in school, soma people place the blame on the children, some on the children's home life, some on the school, and some on 2 the teachers. Os course, all of these things share the blame, but where would you place the chief blame? On the children On the home On the teachers Information about Respondent On the school .3 L Adults 2. Sex 3. Race VII. In most communities students can learn many things outside of school. - Would ' ■ ' you approve or disapprove if the schools here reduced the amount of classroom .8° children in school Male White instruction to allow Students to make greater use of the educational Public school parents Female Non-white 2 opportunities outside the school? Private school parents Approve ( ,) 4. Age 5. Religion <■; * „ 3 } Disapprove ( ) * 1-20 years *• Protestant Do Opinion ( ) 30-49 years Jewish VIII. Should a student be able to progress through the school system at his own speed and without regard to the usual grade levels? This would mean that . I g ha might study seventh grade math but only fifth grade English. Would you •• Education Background lamt or oppose a plan in the local schools? - . £ “ Elementary grades - » Approve ( ) High School incomplete j Hlah school complete fig Disapprove ( ) Technical, Trade or Business School » a U College Bo Opinion ( ) Collage greduate B. 800 a question shoot the local hoard.... Boos It work ’herd to the ~ F quality of instruction? ?• PtWPB,tf9B Vrf?j • Iss ( ) hialness or Professional Clerical or Sales jl Be { ) —.*•*■ t • Skilled Labor * K z=K£££2: 8 - - - : » - - jL 'K Jill IIH /m/MD AIT _____ . . * Josephine Copeland Elected President Chowan SGA During an impressive candlelight ceremony at Chowan High on Friday the gavel was passed and leadership for the Student Government Association for 1975-76 changed binds. Accepting the challenge, of continued strong student guidance from Gilliam Underwood, principal, Josephine Copeland, a rising Senior, received this symbol of recognition as president of the Chowan Senior High Student Government Association. Senior High Officers installed. at this time were as follows: Beth Cooke, vice president, Janet Felton, secretary, and JoAnne Perry, treasurer. Advisors for this council are Clara Boswell and Nina Scott. Setting a new precedent, the Chowan Student Government Association organized a separate Junior High Council,, which includes students in grades five through eight. Previously only students in grades seven through 12 were represented on the school’s student governing board. New officers for the Junior High Council are as follows: Gail Felton, president Amy Asbell, vice pesident, Connie Land and Angelia .Bunch co secretaries; and Mark Chappell, treasurer. Sponsors for the Junior High Council are Ruth Mansfields and Ruby Jernigan. Aside from the key officers for 1975-76 Student Government Association Senators from each grade level were installed as follows. Gary Byrum and Peggy Boyce - 12th grade; Annette Sessoms and Cindy Hinton • 11th grade; Steve- Fleming and Johnny Chappell - 10th grade; Jeanie Hollo well and Tony Twine -9th grade; Barry Twine and Wayne Chappell - eighth grade; Bettv Ward and Kim NEWLY INSTALLED SENIOR HIGH STUDENT GOV ERNMENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS —Left to right: Josephine Copeland, president; Beth Cooke, vice presi dent; Janet Felton, secretary; JoAnne Perry, treasurer, and Mrs. Clara Boswell, advisor. Holley - 7th, Sarah Twine and Harriett Winslow - sixth grade. The following students will serve as Home Room representatives or alternates: Pat Harrell, Rita Saunders, Beverly Twine, Butch Fiege, Alice Hobbs, Frank Leary, Sharon Johnson, Valeria Winslow, Craig Blanchard, Febbie Rountree, David Bunch, Darlene Lamb, Margaret Leary, Kathy Rountree, Mary Chappell, Patrick Sc hock, Greg Barber, Linda Nixon, Carlton Norfleet, and William Holley. Lorraine Dillard will serve as student store manager. Following the induction ceremony, Brad Hollowell, editor-in-chief of the 1974-75 annual staff, dedicated this -years annual to Miss Elise Miller, fifth grade teacher at -Chowan High. In making his presentation. Brad cited Miss Miller’s dedication to students NEWLY INSTALLED JUNIOR HIGH OFFICERS-^Left to right: Front row, Gail Felton, president; Connie Lape and Angelia Bunch, co-secretaries and Mark Chappell, treasurer. Back row: Amy Asbell, vice president; Mrs. Ruth Mansfield and Mrs. Ruby Jernigan, advisors. Tburaday, May B,atggr education, sincere interest in and lovh of all children, Sbilitjt. to establish relationships with students, and * popularity among among qualities affedting the . staff’s choice. Yearbooks were presented to Underwood, Neiia Amstutz, annual /staff , advisor, and Mrs. Anne Al&eU, who is retiring following 30 years of dedicated teaching. O- ■ iT •